PNB scam | Nirav Modi’s close aide Subhash Shankar Parab sent to CBI custody till April 26
A special court on Tuesday granted the CBI custody of Subhash Shankar Parab, a close confidante of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, till April 26 in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) multi–crore fraud. Mr. Parab was arrested by the CBI and brought to Mumbai from Cairo on Tuesday morning. He was looking after the banking related activities of Mr. Modi’s companies namely M/s Diamond R US, M/s Solar Exports and M/s Stellar Diamonds.
Amit Shah moots poll body for cooperatives across country
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that elections in cooperatives should be held in a democratic and transparent manner and suggested that a body on the lines of the Election Commission of India to conduct the polls. Mr. Shah, who is in charge of the newly created Ministry of Cooperation, said many agriculture cooperative societies were not registered due to political reasons and there should be transparency in administration.
Elon Musk sued over delay in disclosing Twitter stake
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was sued on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, by former Twitter Inc shareholders who claim they missed out on the recent run-up in its stock price because he waited too long to disclose a 9.2% stake in the social media company.
At least 10 shot as gunman opens fire on subway in New York City’s Brooklyn area
A gunman in a gas mask and a construction vest set off a smoke canister on a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn and shot at least 10 people on Tuesday, authorities said. Police were scouring the city for the shooter and a rental truck. A scene of horror unfolded as frightened commuters ran from the train as others limped out of it. At least one collapsed on the platform.
Deoghar ropeway rescue operation ends; woman falls to her death
Attempts to rescue cable car passengers stranded for over 46 hours in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district ended with a tragedy on Tuesday as a 60-year-old woman fell to her death as she was being winched up from a helicopter, raising the toll to three.
Silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in face of incidents of violence during the Ram Navami procession in four states is an “eloquent testimony” that forces who behind these incidents enjoy official patronage newly re-elected CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said in an interview to The Hindu.
CBI gets nod to prosecute Amnesty India, Aakar Patel
The Central government has granted sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Amnesty International India and its former head, Aakar Patel, for alleged violations of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) provisions.
Calcutta High Court directs CBI probe in Hanskhali rape, death case
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the rape and death of a 14-year-old student at Hanskhali in Nadia district. The division bench of Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj said a probe by the central agency is necessary to have fair investigation in the matter and to instill confidence in the family of the victim.
Analysis | Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s metamorphosis from plain ‘mama’ to ‘bulldozer mama’
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s metamorphosis from plain “mama” (maternal uncle) the distributor of welfare goods and avuncular style to “bulldozer mama” (uncle with the bulldozer) is not sudden, although the bulldozing of residences of people alleged to have been involved in the communal fracas that ensued in Khargone district may look like it.
BJP sweeps MLC polls in U.P. but loses in Varanasi
The ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday registered a resounding victory in the Legislative Council polls winning 33 of the 36 seats while the main Opposition Samajwadi Party had failed to secure even one. While the BJP won 33 seats, two went to independent candidates while another was won by the Jansatta Dal Loktantrik of Kunda MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya.
No need to panic about Omicron XE variant, says Mandaviya
Prices of COVID–19 vaccines are expected to fall further as the Indian markets open up to multiple companies offering competitive pricing, said Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday at a press conference. He cautioned that while the infection is under control in India, it hasn’t been wiped out and noted that there is a week–on–week increase in cases from some parts of the world including China.
SC tells film institute to change mindset, admit colour-blind candidates
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to allow colour-blind candidates pursue filmmaking and editing courses, saying “art is non-conformist” and a “liberal thought process should not be put in a conformist box”.
Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak fined over lockdown parties
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a “full apology” on Tuesday after being fined for breaching COVID-19 lockdown laws in the so-called “Partygate” scandal, but looked set to defy calls for his resignation. Embattled Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Mr. Johnson’s wife Carrie will also be fined, as the political storm following revelations of a swathe of lockdown-busting parties in and around Downing Street threatens to engulf Mr. Johnson once more.
IPL 2022: RCB vs CSK | Uthappa and Dube pummel the RCB attack
Chennai Super Kings, playing its 200th IPL match, finally managed to get its first win of the season as it registered a 23-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the D.Y. Patil Stadium here on Tuesday. After being asked to bat first, the night belonged to Shivam Dube (95 n.o., 46b, 5x4, 8x6) and Robin Uthappa (88, 50b, 4x4, 9x6), who lit up the sky with some clean hitting to power the defending champion to a massive total of 216 for four, the highest of this edition.
